Restoration Technician Full-time Job

At the City of Edmonton - Parks & Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of exceptional leaders who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent.  As a leader in our branch, your role will be to inspire and cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement in your area of responsibility. 

Do you enjoy living in a City that cares about its appearance?  Do you want to continue to make Edmonton look world-class? 

As a Restoration Technician in Parks and Roads Services, this position will be the City’s subject matter expert on restoration and will provide support and direction on restoration projects, standards and best management practices. Working closely with the Natural Area Operations Ecologist and Coordinator, and in alignment with the City Plan, this position will be a key driver of restoring natural spaces ensuring restoration aligns with the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Strategy, as well as other City policies and guidelines.  

Duties of the Restoration Technician will be to:

• Review restoration plans to ensure they align with best practices, City standards, and natural area management plans
• Act as a liaison between the Natural Areas, Naturalization, Urban Forestry, and the Open Space and Development Inspection teams, and provide restoration advice, guidance, or planting requirements
• Develop restoration plans for identified sites and help to coordinate restoration efforts
• Attend inspections for Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) as needed, document inspection findings and complete inspection reports
• Participate in and provide advice on pre-disturbance assessments and audits of natural areas that are in the process of being accepted into the City’s inventory, and work with the appropriate teams to ensure the City’s inventory of natural areas is kept up to date and accurate
• Conduct ecological monitoring and assessments of the City’s natural areas and recommend locations for restoration and naturalization initiatives
• Create maps and surveys through ArcGIS online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey 123 Connect, and Field Maps to improve restoration monitoring
• Refine and monitor IPM practices in natural areas to ensure the City is in compliance with the Integrated Pest Management Policy C501A and coordinate restoration efforts where required
• Work with citizens and external stakeholders as required
• Work with the Ecologist and Natural Areas Coordinator to develop and review strategic documents that relate to the City’s restoration goals
• Research restoration best practices and work towards incorporating these into current restoration standards at the City
• Provide guidance on updates to landscape standards, operational work and stay up to date on best management practices
• Other duties will be performed as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year technology diploma in Ecology, Biological Science, Landscape Technician, or a related field from a recognized institute of technology is required
• Certificate in Ecological Restoration is an asset
• Professional Biologist or Agrologist designation is an asset
• Alberta Pesticide License is an asset
• A minimum of 5 years experience in restoration ecology, or urban ecology is required
• Completion of successful restoration projects in various habitat types, including but not limited to wetlands, grasslands, shrublands, and forests is required
• Knowledge of restoration best practices, standards, and guidelines that would apply to the Edmonton area
• Understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal legislation, as well as the City’s policies, strategies, and standards related to restoration
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Outstanding conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills
• Experience using ArcGIS, Survey 123, Field Maps, and Google Suite
• Ability to identify both native and non-native plant species and communities, including grasses, forbs, shrubs, trees, and weeds
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and specifications
• Ability to work outside for extended periods under unfavourable weather conditions
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, across programs and work collaboratively to share resources and information
• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with the City’s policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• Valid First Aid Certification is an asset
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Candidates must arrange their own vehicle and business auto insurance to be reimbursed for mileage according to the City of Edmonton policy
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors, and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker, and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.